[Verse] All day long I could be myself, Share a laugh with everyone I know. Till we got married, and suddenly my life became Ruled by a baked potato. You expect me home While those things are hot, Whether baked in an oven Or in a crock-pot. I have work to accomplish, A life I need to live— I know you have your schedule, But something has to give. At first it was a novelty, Part of the package the preacher sold. Once it settled into habit, The habit really got old. The habit really got old. [Chorus] Nothing’s gonna tie me down—my love We might be married, but still I gotta be free. Our vows were made between you and I— Not a twice-baked potato and me. [Verse] Before long I felt like that potato, Wrapped in shiny foil, Saving myself in the ’fridgerator So the damn affection wouldn’t spoil. So I’ll get home when I’m ready, You can wait to eat with me or not. But please don’t try to control me With settings on a goddamn pot. I’m never late because I don’t love, I’m just trying to stay More than another dinner plate To be washed and put away. You have the clock, the potatoes, the meat, my dear The whole damn house under your spell— Would the queen really lose her palace if I show up late Missing your dinner bell? Missing your dinner bell. [Chorus] Nothing’s gonna tie me down—my love I might be married, but still I gotta be free. Our vows were made between you and I— Not a twice-baked potato and me. [verse] Eat your ’taders when they’re ready, dove. Don’t let me spoil what you’re lovin’. But never try controlling my life Turning knobs on the oven. I have work to accomplish, Time I need to give. You can ask if I’m coming home sooner— But not tell me how to live. Don’t tell me how to live. [Chorus] Nothing’s gonna tie me down, my love I might be married, but still I gotta be free. Our vows were made between you and I— Not a twice-baked potato and me. Our vows were made between you and I— Not a twice-baked potato and me.
